Pick one of the following songs, Google search the lyrics and song history. Post your findings under the title of the song your chose by clicking on Edit at the top of the screen.
“Alotta freaks!” by Arlo Guthrie
Stage Announcements by Max Yazgur
"Woodstock" by Crosby, Stills, and Nash
Stage Announcements from Woodstock
The Dark Side
Step 1
Woodstock may be the culmination and high water mark of the 1960’s communal yearnings and positive “vibes”. The stage announcements and Max Ya zgur’s speech reflect the spirit of cooperation and caring for one’s neighbor. While Woodstock, for whatever reasons, may have symbolized much that was positive about the era, this segment will illustrate the reverse side of the coin. The following songs may be used to counter or balance some overly naive or one-sided views that the 1960’s were only an exciting, wild, and “groovy” time to be growing up. Listen to the songs.
“I want to see the sun blotted out from the sky” “Paint It, Black” by The Rolling Stones
“The Sounds of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel
“The Seven O’Clock News/Silent Night”by Simon and Garfunkel
“The End” by The Doors - this song averages 10 minutes. Due to its length, the video size is too large to upload to this site. However, you may visit YouTubeand watch the video there.
Step 2
Read the lyrics for "The Sounds of Silence" and "The Seven O'Clock News/Silent Night". Click on the Discussion tab at the top of the screen and write your response to the following prompt.
With Vietnam, poverty, and racial tension hanging over society’s head, some songs reflected fear, depression and nihilism. “Sounds of Silence” includes imagery, symbolism, and figurative language refrencing the those feelings. Identify an example of each.
“The Seven O’Clock News/Silent Night” catalogs many of the major negative events of the era, effectively reflecting the more somber emotions of the time. What is your opinion on the song and its more somber tone?
Woodstock Nation
Step 1
Pick one of the following songs, Google search the lyrics and song history. Post your findings under the title of the song your chose by clicking on Edit at the top of the screen.
“Alotta freaks!” by Arlo Guthrie
Stage Announcements by Max Yazgur
"Woodstock" by Crosby, Stills, and Nash
Stage Announcements from Woodstock
The Dark Side
Step 1
Woodstock may be the culmination and high water mark of the 1960’s communal yearnings and positive “vibes”. The stage announcements and Max Ya zgur’s speech reflect the spirit of cooperation and caring for one’s neighbor. While Woodstock, for whatever reasons, may have symbolized much that was positive about the era, this segment will illustrate the reverse side of the coin. The following songs may be used to counter or balance some overly naive or one-sided views that the 1960’s were only an exciting, wild, and “groovy” time to be growing up. Listen to the songs.
“I want to see the sun blotted out from the sky”
“Paint It, Black” by The Rolling Stones
“The Sounds of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel
“The Seven O’Clock News/Silent Night” by Simon and Garfunkel
“The End” by The Doors - this song averages 10 minutes. Due to its length, the video size is too large to upload to this site. However, you may visit YouTubeand watch the video there.
Step 2
Read the lyrics for "The Sounds of Silence" and "The Seven O'Clock News/Silent Night". Click on the Discussion tab at the top of the screen and write your response to the following prompt.Back to Slices of American Pie
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